The Coverdrone Drone User Study 2025/26 is now live, and drone operators around the world are already taking part.
Each year, the study captures a real-world snapshot of how drones are operated across both recreational and commercial activity. As the industry continues to move quickly, the launch of the 2025/26 study marks an important moment to reflect current practice and emerging trends across global drone operations.
Now established as a leading annual study, it is shaped entirely by operator experience. Every response adds depth, accuracy, and relevance to the overall picture.
Built on real operator experience
The Drone User Study focuses on how drones are actually being used today.
By taking part, operators share insight into:
Where and how drones are operated
The drones and equipment currently in use
Differences across recreational and commercial activity
Trends shaping drone operations right now
Together, these responses create a clear, evidence-based view of modern drone use.
Why taking part matters
The strength of the Drone User Study comes from participation. Each response helps ensure the findings reflect real-world operations, rather than assumption or theory.
For operators, taking part means contributing to shared industry insight that reflects:
Day-to-day drone operations
The diversity of use cases across regions and sectors
How drone activity continues to develop
The more operators who take part, the stronger and more representative the insight becomes.
Quick to complete, worthwhile to take part
The survey has been designed to be quick and straightforward, taking just a couple of minutes to complete.
As a thank you, everyone who completes the study will be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 Amazon Gift Card, with the value provided in local currency.
Full terms and conditions apply, and can be found at the bottom of the survey.
Take part today
Thousands of drone operators contribute to the Drone User Study each year. Adding your experience helps ensure the 2025/26 study reflects how drones are being operated right now and supports how we serve you, the drone community.
